Film
Escape from New York (1981)
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
Action, Science Fiction, Thriller· Directed by John Carpenter· 99 min
Overview
In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.
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Connections
Escape From ...
- Escape from New York (1981) — this film
- Escape from L.A. (1996)
Snake is back.
Top billing
- Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken
- Lee Van Cleef as Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
- Ernest Borgnine as Cabbie
- Donald Pleasence as President of the United States
- Isaac Hayes as The Duke of New York